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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAM 2020 UNIVERSITY of TORONTO Established in 1827, the University of Toronto Is One of the Oldest and Most St INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAM 2020 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and most St. George Campus (Downtown Toronto) internationally recognized universities in North America. Ranked the top The University of Toronto’s St. George campus is the largest and university in Canada by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, most urban among its three campuses and is located in the heart the QS World University Rankings and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s of downtown Toronto. The vibrancy of downtown Toronto draws Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University is a world-class institute students to the St. George campus from all around the globe and with 17 schools & faculties, 13 teaching hospitals, 19 graduate institutions, and attracts world-class professors from every discipline. Since 1827, over 700 undergraduate programs. With an annual enrollment of over 80,000 the historic St. George campus has developed a tradition of students, including more than 10,000 international students, the University is academic excellence and achievement and has driven the Canada’s largest educational institution and continues to be the nation’s leader University’s aspiration to continue graduating leaders who will in higher learning and research. make significant contributions to the world. University Rankings U of T is a world-renowned university in a celebrated city where knowledge meets achievement, history meets the future, and ambition meets inspiration. U of T has been rated top in Canada and 21st in the world by the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Canadian University Rankings (1st) Times Higher Education Rankings by Subject Canadian World 1 University of Toronto Subject Ranking Ranking 2 University of British Columbia Arts & Humanities 1 18 3 McGill University Business & Economics 2 28 Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health 1 13 4 McMaster University Computer Science 1 18 5 University of Montréal Engineering & Technology 1 31 6 University of Alberta Life Sciences 1 24 7 University of Ottawa Physical Sciences 1 26 8 Western University Psychology 2 19 9 University of Calgary Social Sciences 1 25 *Source: Times Higher Education, 2019 World University Rankings 10 University of Waterloo THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE International Foundation Program UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, NEW COLLEGE The International Foundation Program (IFP) is a unique offering that combines conditional acceptance to the University of Toronto with PROVIDES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES. intensive English language and skills development instruction, combined with for-credit courses. The IFP is available to academically qualified This includes programs aimed at addressing complex issues international international students whose English proficiency scores do not meet students face in university transition, language learning, and cultural the University of Toronto’s direct entrance requirements. Successful immersion. Ranging from short term summer programs to full year completion of the IFP guarantees admission to the Faculty of Arts & conditional admission programs, the International Programs provides Science, the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, the Faculty of high quality enrichment, transition and preparatory programs to prepare Architecture, Landscape & Design, or the Faculty of Music. international students for success. Faculty of Arts & Science Faculty of Applied Science The Faculty of Arts & Science is a vibrant intellectual community of students & Engineering and scholars who are deeply committed to excellence, discovery and The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is a centre of immense diversity. With over 30,000 students from over 140 different countries, inspiration, remarkable innovation and endless possibilities. Ranked the Faculty is the largest in Canada and represents over half of the 1st in Canada across all major international rankings, the Faculty is student population on the University’s main downtown campus. recognized for its excellence in engineering education and research Offering an unparalleled breadth of programs leading to bachelor’s and providing unparalleled experiential learning opportunities. degrees in arts, sciences and commerce, the Faculty of Arts & Science is Through the Faculty’s innovative curriculum that focuses on recognized as one of the most comprehensive faculties in North America. interactive and collaborative research and design, students become well-rounded, outstanding graduates, and join a global community of innovators and creators. John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, & Design The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design is a Faculty of Music leading authority in the ever-changing fields fueled by globalization and The Faculty of Music offers Canada’s largest and most renowned economic, technical and aesthetic formations. The Daniels Faculty offers university-based program for professional music training, creation, unique undergraduate programs in architectural studies and visual studies performance, education, and research. Home to a diverse and dynamic to foster critical and creative thinking and prepare students for professional community of performers, scholars, composers, and educators in environments that require complex technical, and historical acumen and every area of music study, the Faculty lends itself to creating a highly design-based solutions. By harnessing the potential of Toronto’s distinctive collaborative and creative environment. Students have abundant multicultural networks and international connections, the Daniels Faculty opportunities to perform and receive guidance from musicians of is a powerful place to start a career. international renown in small classes and individual lessons. Located in one of the world’s most vibrant, multicultural, and arts-oriented cities, the Faculty of Music provides an exciting and inspiring environment for students to grow as musicians and musical thinkers. The IFP format merges undergraduate university courses with intensive academic and language support. Designed for international students who need to improve their language proficiency, adapt to academic conventions and raise their awareness of cultural differences before undertaking the rigours of a full-time undergraduate degree, the IFP develops skills in genuine higher education contexts. The combination of English language learning and academic support with first-year university courses integrates these three components to facilitate the transition to full-time undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. DEGREE COURSES During the IFP, students take a combination of the courses listed to earn one full credit towards their undergraduate degree. Detailed course descriptions are available at InternationalPrograms.utoronto.ca/IFP Faculty Fall/Winter IFP Arts & Science History Course IFP100Y1 Credits: 1.0 Applied Science & Engineering Engineering Course APS113Y1 Credits: 1.0 Architecture, Landscape, & Design History Course IFP101Y1 Credits: 1.0 Music History Course IFP102Y1 Credits: 1.0 DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC COURSES LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIC IFP students take discipline-specific courses which correspond to SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSES their admission stream. These courses serve as an introduction to the academic requirements of first year courses in their admitted field of Using readings, lecture content, assignments and requirements from their study. These courses, taught by instructors from specific departments, degree course, students learn how to interpret information presented introduce the necessary vocabulary, assignment types, and evaluations through a variety of written and oral mediums; construct arguments used in their area of study. Students select their discipline-specific supported by evidence; and present ideas in small group and tutorial course from a variety of choices: environments. Students take the following concurrent courses: Reading and Writing in Mathematics Academic Listening & Speaking IFP050H1 Term: Winter IFP010Y1/IFP011Y1* Term: Fall & Winter Accounting, Finance, and Statistics in Commerce Critical Reading & Writing IFP060H1 Term: Winter IFP020Y1 Term: Fall & Winter Problem Solving in the Sciences Written English Discourse* IFP070H1 Term: Winter IFP012Y1* Term: Fall & Winter Information in the Digital Era Academic Literacies & Identities IFP080H1 Term: Winter IFP030Y1 Term: Fall & Winter Challenges to Global Equity University Skills & Strategies IFP090H1 Term: Winter IFP013Y1* Term: Fall & Winter Engineering Foundations in Mathematics* *IFP Engineering Stream course codes IFP014Y1 Term: Fall & Winter *IFP Engineering stream only Successful Completion of the IFP Applied Music* IFP015Y1 Term: Fall & Winter IFP students must successfully complete all courses, including *IFP Music stream only the degree credit-course; the discipline-specific course; and the language and academic development courses. Throughout the IFP, continual assessment raises student awareness of their standing and provides opportunities to improve their performance. Those who do not successfully complete all courses will have their admission offers to the university withdrawn. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS Students live in the safe and secure New College residence on the University of Toronto’s downtown campus. Each student is offered a comfortable room with high-speed internet access and lives side-by-side with first and upper-year students. This unique living arrangement encourages students
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